Will Kelo v. New London Impact the Exercise of Eminent Domain on Wisconsin Redevelopment Projects?

by Alan H. Marcuvitz View Biography
Susan M. Sager View Biography
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP View Firm Credentials
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June 24, 2006

Previously published on August 2005

Legal commentators and pundits are engaging in heated debate over the impact of the United States Supreme Court's recent decision in Kelo v. New London. Property rights groups and some legislators are rushing to push forward legislation seeking sweeping changes to ban the use of eminent domain for economic redevelopment. What those who are charging to the Wisconsin Legislature fail to understand is that Kelo is consistent with longstanding Wisconsin Statutes and case law.

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